An Alan Partridge mystery

We’re having a bit of fun here with an Alan Partridge mystery. Quite a few people noticed a certain caller called “Mary” featuring on the hit BBC sitcom in two of Alan’s recent radio phone-ins. Due to comedian Steve Coogan’s constant Kate referencing (he famously performed a very funny Kate Bush Medley), and due to the uncanny familarity of the voice of Mary, fans are wondering – was that Kate cameoing vocally on the comedy series? Well, I have no official answer but perhaps this is another mystery like the Depeche Mode album cover (A Broken Frame) which is supposed to feature Kate…we may never know! Have a look-listen to the two clips on the BBC site and see what you think…here and here.

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